Dog Days

Set in a residential suburb of Vienna during a stifling heat wave, this film follows several residents over a single weekend. The story presents six intersecting narratives that explore daily life, isolation, and aggression. Characters include an alarm system specialist investigating vandalism, a provocative hitchhiker, a woman dealing with her partner's violent jealousy, and a teacher involved in a sadomasochistic relationship. Through these vignettes, the film examines themes of intimacy and vulnerability as the rising temperature heightens the tension between the characters.

Directed by Ulrich Seidl, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Veronika Franz, the film is the first listed in a series of works by the director that includes Paradise: Love, Rimini, and Tableaux. The cast features Maria Hofstätter, Alfred Mrva, Franziska Weisz, and Christine Jirku. Produced by Allegro Film as a joint German and Austrian project, the movie blends elements of comedy and drama over a runtime of 122 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 107 votes.